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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 3.3
Combine and .
Step 3.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3.5
Simplify the numerator.
Step 3.5.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.5.2
Subtract from .
Step 4
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: